Finding the Third Proportional to 436,794 and 894,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 436,794 and 894,759 is: 1,832,886.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,794 : 894,759 = 894,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,794/894,759 = 894,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,794x = 894,759 × 894,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,794x = 800,593,668,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 800,593,668,081/436,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,832,886.14
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